Pitch Day Austin

Open Call for Pitch Decks

Morrison Foerster (“MoFo”) is excited to host our Spring 2026 Pitch Day at Capital Factory on Wednesday, April 15, from 4:00–6:00 p.m. This signature event will spotlight a select group of high-growth technology or life sciences companies as they pitch to a panel of leading venture capital investors. As part of our commitment to supporting Austin’s vibrant innovation ecosystem, we’re thrilled to bring this platform to the community. After the pitches, guests are invited to network with fellow Pitch Day attendees at MoFo’s Pitch Day Reception over complimentary lite bites and beverages.

• 4:00–5:00 p.m. | Pitch Presentations
• 5:00–6:00 p.m. | MoFo Pitch Day Reception 

Prior to Pitch Day, MoFo will also offer company finalists coaching sessions to advise on pitch delivery and supporting materials.

To submit your pitch deck for consideration, please send a non-confidential deck (20 MB max., PDF preferred) and any relevant questions to PitchDayAustin@mofo.com by Wednesday, March 11, 2025.

Timeline (Exact Dates and Times Are Subject to Change)

• Wednesday, March 11 – Call for pitch decks closes
• Week of March 16 – Begin notifying finalists and scheduling coaching sessions
• Weeks of March 23 and March 30 – Pitch Day coaching for finalists
• Tuesday, April 7 – Final pitch decks due
• Wednesday, April 15 – Pitch Day
• 4:00–5:00 p.m. Program
• 5:00–6:00 p.m. Reception

Participant Criteria and Guidelines

We are looking for technology or life sciences companies that are positioned for and actively seeking seed or later financing rounds. You do not have to be a MoFo client to participate, and there is no fee if selected. Additionally, no prizes are awarded. Our main goal is to be a resource to the startup ecosystem and provide the opportunity for Texas-based startups to connect with investors.

Pitch Deck Guidelines

Please submit a non-confidential pitch deck (20 MB max., PDF preferred). Note that while these presentations are not subject to confidentiality agreements, they will not be shared with anyone outside of potential investors and organizers.

We recommend that you use the following outline for your pitch deck:

1. Problem – What unmet need does your company address?
2. Solution – How does your company’s product/service fill this unmet need?
3. Market Potential – Target market, market segments, and potential market size/growth rate
4. Management Team – Senior management and quick overview of relevant experience
5. Go to Market Strategy – How you will go to market? (i.e., direct sales, channels, OEM, or other ways of reaching targeted customers)
6. Competition – Current or potential competitors and competitive outlook/dynamics of the relevant market
7. Financial Projections – Five-year forecast, including revenue and EBITDA
8. Funds Requested & Use of Proceeds – How much is your company raising, and how will funds be allocated?

Keep in mind that if your company is selected, you will have about four to seven minutes to present, with an additional two to three minutes set aside for investors to ask questions and provide feedback.

MoFo is a global law firm with 19 offices across eight countries in key business centers. We work with some of the most innovative startups and leading investors across all industry sectors. MoFo has a robust startup and venture capital practice serving over 1,800 startup, emerging and growth company, and investor clients, and has advised startups and investors in over $110 billion in financings in the last five years.